Quilt design software
#1
Quilt design software
Hello,
There has been lots of discussion about various quilt softwares available, and EQ looks like the most comprehensive one, although its user interface leaves lots to be desired. For those of you who make your own patterns, which software do you use? I am looking for something that is going to give me the most freedom in creating my own patterns. Paper and pencil are great, but a computer program would be better. Thanks a lot.
There has been lots of discussion about various quilt softwares available, and EQ looks like the most comprehensive one, although its user interface leaves lots to be desired. For those of you who make your own patterns, which software do you use? I am looking for something that is going to give me the most freedom in creating my own patterns. Paper and pencil are great, but a computer program would be better. Thanks a lot.
#2
I can only speak from my own experience and that is very limited. I bought EQ5 years ago and use it for everything from design, color choice, storing patterns I like and almost anything you can think of. The learning curve isn't steep, and Rhonda on this "Board", put together a series of lessons that really help with learning the program.
#3
I can only speak from my own experience and that is very limited. I bought EQ5 years ago and use it for everything from design, color choice, storing patterns I like and almost anything you can think of. The learning curve isn't steep, and Rhonda on this "Board", put together a series of lessons that really help with learning the program.
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I can only speak from my own experience and that is very limited. I bought EQ5 years ago and use it for everything from design, color choice, storing patterns I like and almost anything you can think of. The learning curve isn't steep, and Rhonda on this "Board", put together a series of lessons that really help with learning the program.
You can buy a used program for about $25.00 then wait for a sale if you want to get EQ7. Eleanor Burns has it on sale and so did JAF during their Thanksgiving sale. I don't think a day goes by that I am not using the program. I have own this program since 1995.
#6
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Michigan
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I purchased EQ7 a few months ago and love it, love it, love it!
I watched all the videos and read parts of the book.
Now as I need or want to learn to do something new I research how and learn how to do it.
What I like most about EQ7 is that it is comprehensive. So far I far I have learned to design a quilt, change and view multiple colorations of the same quilt, add design my own block, make my own stencil, create applique templates, pixelate a photo for a photo quilt, and determine fabric requirements. Perhaps more—that is just what pops into my head this instant. Learn EQ7 and you won’t want any other program, I am sure.
I watched all the videos and read parts of the book.
Now as I need or want to learn to do something new I research how and learn how to do it.
What I like most about EQ7 is that it is comprehensive. So far I far I have learned to design a quilt, change and view multiple colorations of the same quilt, add design my own block, make my own stencil, create applique templates, pixelate a photo for a photo quilt, and determine fabric requirements. Perhaps more—that is just what pops into my head this instant. Learn EQ7 and you won’t want any other program, I am sure.
#9
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 290
I started out several years ago and tested a few programs. Finally settled on EQ5 and have moved forward to EQ7. I love the program! Before I upgraded to EQ7 I checked to see where the other program I had previously purchased are to see if they have improved. None of them are around or if they are there have been no upgrades.
I just had to replace my laptop that was running on Vista. The EQ Tech Support has been wonderful. The same person worked with me through adding back all of my add on products and fabric stashes so now everything is working together. I have most of my old EQ 5 books and can still use many of the idea from them. IMHO it is the best program on the market for anything quilt related.
I just had to replace my laptop that was running on Vista. The EQ Tech Support has been wonderful. The same person worked with me through adding back all of my add on products and fabric stashes so now everything is working together. I have most of my old EQ 5 books and can still use many of the idea from them. IMHO it is the best program on the market for anything quilt related.
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